Battery powered chainsaws... YIKES

[upsscott]

I have the 80v Grenworks. It rips pretty good but it may be a bit heavy for your father.

[red 928]

are the electric saws quieter?
I don't want to to sleep too late on a saturday morning

[herr_oberst]

I'm glad to see that the chainsaw thread is giving the vacuum cleaner thread a run for it's money.

[stevej37]

^^^LOL...Looking for a present for the wifey?

[herr_oberst]

Yeah. Price of handguns is through the roof this year, gonna see what other needs can be met and put under the tree simultaneously.

[rfuerst911sc]

I would consider electric over battery . At least with electric the power is consistent until you cut the cord 😁. Just as light as battery but obviously you have the cord . Unless your dad is venturing deep into the woods the cord should not be an issue. I don't care how good battery tech is they eventually lose power/die and have to be purchased for stupid $$$ .

[stevej37]

I hope you realize I was just joking.

[cabmandone]

Originally Posted by upsscott

I have the 80v Grenworks. It rips pretty good but it may be a bit heavy for your father.

He's still a pretty tough old codger. What does that thing weigh with the battery?

[herr_oberst]

Me too. I was really looking at bathmats and a washing machine.

(Edit. JK. t'ain't married, no presents from old men this year, just having fun...)

[cabmandone]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

I would consider electric over battery . At least with electric the power is consistent until you cut the cord ��. Just as light as battery but obviously you have the cord . Unless your dad is venturing deep into the woods the cord should not be an issue. I don't care how good battery tech is they eventually lose power/die and have to be purchased for stupid $$$ .

I gave some thought to a corded model but then he has to drag a cord around and his generator. He has a pretty big property so power isn't available unless he pulls his generator behind his golf cart or 4 wheelers.

[dad911]

Originally Posted by Bill Verburg

It depends on how you use them, I have 2 Ryobi 40v saws

one is a pole saw and the other a regular 18" bar saw

For the small incidental stuff that a typical small piece of property calls for they are great,

plus since I have a bum shoulder no pull start to worry about, no premix to fuss w/ and store either

Although I own gas stuff, my 40v Ryobi chainsaw and leaf blower are my first choice. Unless I'm downing a big tree, the battery gets it done.

[upsscott]

Originally Posted by cabmando

He's still a pretty tough old codger. What does that thing weigh with the battery?

Not sure on the exact weight. My only complaint would be that it’s not balanced like my Stihl 026. What’s nice however is that I can get up at the crack of dawn and run the battery powered saw and not tick off the neighbors.

[upsscott]

Originally Posted by cabmando

He's still a pretty tough old codger. What does that thing weigh with the battery?

Looked at the manual, 14.2lbs. Feels like more lol.

[cabmandone]

Originally Posted by upsscott

Not sure on the exact weight. My only complaint would be that it’s not balanced like my Stihl 026. What’s nice however is that I can get up at the crack of dawn and run the battery powered saw and not tick off the neighbors.

Good to know about the balance. I've researched several of these saws now and balance does seem to be an issue with a few. I'm hoping I can find a store that has some of the models we've discussed and do some comparison shopping.

I think right now based on cost and all the videos I've watched that I'm going to zero in on the Dewalt because of the battery versatility and Echo for the price and how capable it is. I talked to my dad and he's okay with me going to a different brand so that really broadens the field for me.

Thanks for your input!

[cabmandone]

Originally Posted by upsscott

Looked at the manual, 14.2lbs. Feels like more lol.

Wow! That is a horse! I looked at the Dewalt specs and it appears to be a little over 12 lbs. I'll have to go out and weigh my Husqvarna gas powered saw to see what it weighs. Should be a good benchmark.

[KFC911]

I will absolutely buy a battery powered chainsaw... when my Stihls (and Echo) croak . I absolutely love my newest one .... lightweight, and packs a punch, a pro saw (Germany), with M-tronic (no carb issues, no warm up, etc). But modern gas sucks... even non-Ethanol... glad I have it available in 93 too. I need my saws to work when power goes out or electricity isn't nearby. My baby saw is a beast compared to one I had that looks just like it .... gave that one to my uncle. All of those battery vs Stihl comparisons are up against the low end Stihls imo... but ya gotta pay for the pro stuff.

The Stihl I gave away was $300 or so, verses the $750 one I replaced it with.

Ya pay to play

edit: Stihl Ms 201 TC-M .... though I don't climb, it's a pro tree climber saw with a 14" bar (could handle 16)... I watched a pro use one similar to do most of the cutting on a big red oak .... probably 2' in diameter up top.... his big heavy saws just sat and watched ....

I was sold

[cabmandone]

Just to update: I ordered a Dewalt on Amazon (best price and none available locally) $339. It should arrive by next Wednesday. My plan is to charge the battery and go see how it cuts. I'll clean it up once I've gotten a chance to make sure it's something dad will like and then box it back up.

I'll let y'all know what I think of it. And again, thanks for all the great input! I was telling my brother that this is the kind of stuff that makes OT great. There aren't many subjects you can post about that someone here isn't going to have some sort of experience with.

[Seahawk]

One last thing (nice choice, btw)):

Sharp chains are, as we all know, as important as the chainsaw. With a gas powered saw I tend to cut when perhaps it is time to replace the chain - I have at least a dozen ready to go but the Wood Boss makes us all a hero.

With the battery powered saws, a sharp, maintained chain is essential. I have three for the little DW. The torque on the battery units is impressive but they will be more impacted, of course, with duller chains.

Sharpening chains is Zen to me...I have a nice little set up in the corner.

TMI!

[911 Rod]

Originally Posted by Seahawk

One last thing (nice choice, btw)):

Sharp chains are, as we all know, as important as the chainsaw. With a gas powered saw I tend to cut when perhaps it is time to replace the chain - I have at least a dozen ready to go but the Wood Boss makes us all a hero.

With the battery powered saws, a sharp, maintained chain is essential. I have three for the little DW. The torque on the battery units is impressive but they will be more impacted, of course, with duller chains.

Sharpening chains is Zen to me...I have a nice little set up in the corner.

TMI!

I think the smaller the saw, the more abuse the chain takes because you are cleaning up with it and prone to hitting dirt.

[cabmandone]

Originally Posted by Seahawk

One last thing (nice choice, btw)):

Sharp chains are, as we all know, as important as the chainsaw. With a gas powered saw I tend to cut when perhaps it is time to replace the chain - I have at least a dozen ready to go but the Wood Boss makes us all a hero.

With the battery powered saws, a sharp, maintained chain is essential. I have three for the little DW. The torque on the battery units is impressive but they will be more impacted, of course, with duller chains.

Sharpening chains is Zen to me...I have a nice little set up in the corner.

TMI!

My brother and I were discussing that exact thing. We both think with a battery powered saw it will be very important that the chain remains sharp. The good news is, my dad has a really nice electric sharpener so that shouldn't be an issue. I'm thinking I'm going to include a few chains just to make sure he has them at his disposal.